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2012.09.05
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25th Tokyo International Film Festival to open with “Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away”

Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) announced today that “Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away” by the highly acclaimed filmmaker, James Cameron (“Titanic” and “Avatar”) and the director, Andrew Adamson (“Shrek” and “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”), has been selected as the official opening film for the 25th TIFF. Now, visionary filmmaker James Cameron brings Cirque du Soleil to you in a way you‘ve never seen before — in 3D.
The 25th TIFF will be held from October 20 to 28, 2012 at Roppongi Hills and other venues in Tokyo.
 
25th TIFF Official Opening
World Premiere
Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away

Cirque du Soleil

©2011 Cirque du Soleil Burlesco LLC. All Rights Reserved.
© 2012 PARAMOUNT PICTURES AND CIRQUE DU SOLEIL BURLESCO,LLC.ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 
 
Director/Producer/Screenplay: Andrew Adamson
Executive Producer: James Cameron
Cast: Erica Linz and Igor Zaripov
The film will be released by PARAMOUNT PICTURES (Japan) on November 9, 2012.
 
Over 100 million tickets have been sold around the world for the Cirque du Soleil stage shows. 12 million in Japan!
With a troupe of 1,200 of the world‘s foremost performers, Cirque du Soleil has been mesmerizing audiences in 300 cities, spanning 6 continents. Now, visionary filmmaker James Cameron brings Cirque du Soleil to you in a way you‘ve never seen before — in 3D. The benefit of 3D technology allows you to get up close and personal to the performers, feeling like you are part of the show! Unique camera angles and cutting edge technology takes 3D motion pictures to new heights.
KEIRIN.JPThe 25th Tokyo International Film Festival will be held with funds provided by Japan Keirin Association.TIFF History
24th Tokyo International Film Festival(2011)